1975 — The National League beat the American League, 6-3, at the MLB All-Star Game at County Stadium in Milwaukee. (More info.)

1978 — Jack Nicklaus won his third British Open title on the Old Course at St Andrews. (More info.)

1980 — Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit his 314th home run as a catcher to break the record held by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees. (More info.)

1986 — The American League beat the National League, 3-2, at the MLB All-Star Game at the Astrodome in Houston. (More info.)

1994 — Mike Keenan stepped down as the New York Rangers’ head coach just a month after leading the team to the Stanley Cup. He agreed to become coach and general manager of the St. Louis Blues two days later. (More info.)

1999 — The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners, 3-2, in the first game played at Safeco Field in Seattle. (More info.)